strongman

Example Sentences

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And the various guises of a strongman which he adopted were reflected in his policies.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

There are sufficient numbers of otherwise normal people who are attracted to the pathocrats because of their charisma and strongman appeal — enough to lift them to power.

From Salon • May 28, 2026

The diplomatic dispute arises from the ambiguous role that Rwanda now plays as a regional strongman.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

There are no such qualms about portraits of 73-year-old strongman leader Emomali Rakhmon -- which have replaced many of the torn-down facades.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

Others pulled him off and held him, though he was a strongman.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin